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Patient Care Advocate - Remote

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist - Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC Full time

Department:

13574 Value Enablement Services - Value Based: Patient Outreach

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Remote position with occasional in-person meetings required. Current schedule Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Pay Range

$22.90 - $34.35

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience working in a high volume, fast-paced environment. Experience answering phones and utilizing electronic messaging.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Must have a CMA or RMA by one of the following National Organizations REQUIRED:

  • CMA from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • CCMA from National Health career Association (NHA)
  • NCMA from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • RMA from American Medical Technologists (AMT). 
  • RMA from American Allied Health
  • NCMSMA from National Healthcare Worker’s Association (NHCWA)
  • NRCMA from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
  • NRMA from National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA) and
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Reviews medical records and coordinate health care services and referrals for assigned patients. 2. Completes forms and provides medical documentation to support services. 3. Ensures coordination of patient care and flow of information by delivering clear and concise messages to appropriate party, appropriately documenting information, and effectively communicating with ambulatory clinical departments. 4. Utilizes computer programs and follows established guidelines to schedule, update, and cancel appointments. 5. Follows departmental policies and procedures to assure completeness and accuracy of registration data. Ensures accurate billing and statistical information and maintains accurate authorization records. 6. Coordinates with co-workers to accomplish departmental work assignments. 7. Contributes to success of department by assisting with development and implementation of methods to improve customer service and recognizing problems and determining possible solutions. Serves as a courteous and cooperative liaison between patients, medical staff, and outside agencies. Anticipates workflow and prepares accordingly. 8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously Demonstrates ability to resolve consumer problems under stressful conditions Ability to stay positive in demanding situations Must be able to develop and maintain professional, service oriented relationships with patients, physicians, co-workers, and supervisors

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Medical office PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.